Make an Impact Today
Why Give?
Make a Difference
Your donation creates a real, measurable change in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth across Western New York. Support from our community helps provide safe spaces, affirming programs, mental health support, and trusted adults for young people who too often face isolation, rejection or harm simply for being who they are.
Be Part of the Solution
By giving to GLYS, you join a community committed to safety, dignity, and belonging. Your support helps address critical gaps in services for LGBTQ+ youth and their families while strengtening a network of care that ensures young people can grow, thrive, and learn without fear.
Inspire Others
Your generosity send a powerful message: LGBTQ+ youth matter/ When you give, you encourage friends, family, and colleagues to stand up for inclusion, compassion, and equity; helping build a community where every young person feels seen. supported, and valued.
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![A person standing in front of a small audience, reading a book during a storytime event in a colorful, decorated room. The room has bookshelves, banners, and decorations including a disco ball and tissue paper flowers.]()
Sundays with GLYS @ Alice Ever After Books
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![Group of diverse young people at an event, smiling and raising their hands with excitement.]()
Improv Workshop @ Youth Leadership Conference
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![A person in a colorful tie-dye shirt and black beanie writing on paper at a desk in a classroom or workshop, with other people in the background.]()
Fashion Design Workshop @ Youth Leadership Conference
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![Group of people at a Pride parade holding LGBTQ+ pride flags and signs, with a tent and trees in the background.]()
Buffalo Pride Parade
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![Four young people, three girls and one boy, are taking a selfie together at a celebration. They are sitting at a table with balloons, cups, and decorations in front of them. The girls are wearing colorful accessories, and one has a floral headband. The boy has curly hair and is smiling. All of them are smiling and appear happy.]()
Annual GLYS Prom
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! GLYS is a registered 501(c)(3) nonproft, so your donation is tax deductible! You’ll receive a receipt after you give for your records. If you need assistance with your receipt, please reach out to leah@glyswny.org
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Your gift goes straight to supporting LGBTQ+ youth in Western New York. Donations help fund our programming, educational workshops, family resources, and the staff that make all of this possible! In short: your support helps us show up for young people and their families every day.
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Absolutely! There are lots of ways to get involved beyond donating, and opportunties change throughout the yuear. Whether its helping at an event, supporting a program, or pitching in on a special project, we’re always glad to connect with those who want to be part of the work. To inquire, email info@glyswny.org
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We do! Because our needs shift depending on our programs and the youth we’re serving, we ask that you reach out before donating items so we can be sure they’ll be put to good use. send us an email at info@glyswny.org